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According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Howard is the top university for sending African-American applicants to U.S. medical schools.

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Years after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina, Clint Smith received an honorary diploma from his New Orleans-based high school.

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Vanessa Wyche will become the first Black deputy director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

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Kevin Dedner launched a digital platform dubbed Henry Health as an avenue to empower Black men to take charge of their mental health.

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A Ferguson-based program is preparing African-American men to enter the workforce.

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Two women in Washington, D.C. have joined forces for the creation of a digital platform designed to empower Black women long distance runners.

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The New York City-based nonprofit organization That Suits You is helping Black men and boys in need dress for success.

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For the first time in Harvard University’s history, four of the institution’s schools will be led by African-American women.

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NASA pioneers Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden and the late Mary Jackson and Dorothy Vaughan have been nominated for Congressional Gold Medals.

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson reportedly plans on revitalizing neighborhoods in Baltimore.

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Rapper YG recently donated $150,000 to GirlCodeLA.

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Beyoncé announced the recipients of her HBCU scholarships.